Property Accountant II

*Position Summary

This position will be an instrumental contributor to our accounting department which handles daily financial functions for the mobile home communities’ operations, from accounts payable to financial statement preparation. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this position focuses heavily on full-cycle accounting activities for 12-15 manufactured home communities.

*Company overview

Founded in 1958, Star’s Mission Statement is: We provide superior service to manufactured home communities, maximizing value of the properties that we are entrusted to serve. The Star Companies is a family-owned and operated firm specializing in the manufactured housing industry. With communities throughout California, Colorado, Idaho and Nevada, we provide value in housing and integrity in service.

*Company Core Values

• Transparency
• Inspired
• Disciplined
• Accountable
• Results Oriented

*Position Performance Objectives

• Follow the monthly accounting calendar for each property
• Prepare weekly accounts payable, in-house and through AvidXchange
• Communicate with vendors on a regular basis; research A/P discrepancies
• Monthly resident billing
• Reconcile multiple bank accounts for each property
• Prepare and post adjusting journal entries
• Prepare month-end close and financial statements
• Reconcile debt service and security deposit account balances to the balance sheet
• Monitor cash balances for each property
• Prepare ACH and wire transfers
• Set up debt service payment by wire or ACH

*Key Competencies

• Computer literate with experience in Rent Manager or Yardi, MS Office software
• Accountability and integrity in your work
• Support team members and work independently
• Be detail oriented, organized and a master of time management
• Exercise problem-solving ability and resourcefulness
• Take on tasks as assigned
• Be adaptable to changing situations and/or deadlines
• Know that hard work is considered normal and essential

*Physical Requirements

• Has the ability to work at the corporate office in front of a computer screen/typing approximately 90% of a typical working day;
• Has the ability to bend, reach and lift boxes and office supplies up to 30 pounds.

*Experience requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in property management accounting
• Property Management (residential preferred) or CPA office accounting experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, required, from a four-year university/college

*What we offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• 10 paid holidays
• 5 vacation days first year, accrual begins immediately

Compensation/Position Details:

• $27 - $34 per hour, DOE
• Monday thru Friday, 40 hours per week

Location: Corporate office, Tustin, CA 92780

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